Steve Jugovic
Teacher
My teaching approach aims for a relaxed, light-hearted style that creates a friendly atmosphere suitable for various levels of English proficiency, skill development, and content understanding.
Over the years, I have had many rewarding teaching experiences that align with my research and personal interest in understanding the relationship between the mind, brain, body, learning, teaching, and education.
The content of the Life Up Action awareness-raising course is the result of extensive research conducted over many years and positive feedback gathered from numerous university students. It is my long-term mission to spread this message further with the goal of positively impacting more people by providing knowledge they can implement in their lives now and in the future.
Steve Jugovic
Teacher
My teaching approach aims for a relaxed, light-hearted style that creates a friendly atmosphere suitable for various levels of English proficiency, skill development, and content understanding.
Over the years, I have had many rewarding teaching experiences that align with my research and personal interest in understanding the relationship between the mind, brain, body, learning, teaching, and education.
The content of the Life Up Action awareness-raising course is the result of extensive research conducted over many years and positive feedback gathered from numerous university students. It is my long-term mission to spread this message further with the goal of positively impacting more people by providing knowledge they can implement in their lives now and in the future.
Why JApan?
Meet your LIFE UP ACTION teacher, Steve Jugovic
I was born in Australia and grew up with various interests related to Japan and Japanese culture, particularly through training in karate as a teenager. These interests led me to Japan in 1996 where I started teaching at a language school, then at a high school and eventually as a full-time lecturer at university in 2003. Since coming to Japan, enjoying my teaching, life, and eventually starting a family, one of my missions has been to show gratitude by helping Japanese people through teaching.
As someone who enjoys the outdoors, a variety of social sports and martial arts, I discovered my lifelong passion for Iaido in 2000. This practice continues to provide valuable teachings on many aspects of life. I am currently ranked as a 6th dan instructor and feel very fortunate to be a member of the highly supportive Hokenkai Iaido club.
Steve
Teacher
WHY JAPAN?
Meet your LIFE UP ACTION teacher, Steve Jugovic
I was born in Australia and grew up with various interests related to Japan and Japanese culture, particularly through training in karate as a teenager. These interests led me to Japan in 1996 where I started teaching at a language school, then at a high school and eventually as a full-time lecturer at university in 2003. Since coming to Japan, enjoying my teaching, life, and eventually starting a family, one of my missions has been to show gratitude by helping Japanese people through teaching.
As someone who enjoys the outdoors, a variety of social sports and martial arts, I discovered my lifelong passion for Iaido in 2000. This practice continues to provide valuable teachings on many aspects of life. I am currently ranked as a 6th dan instructor and feel very fortunate to be a member of the highly supportive Hokenkai Iaido club.
Steve
Teacher
Academic qualifications
Associate Professor – awarded in 2008
Master of Applied Linguistics, Division of Linguistics and Psychology. ESP- English for Specific Purposes (2008)
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Master Course dissertation:
Enhancing motivation with action: Yoga in the English classroom
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, (1994)
University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W, Australia
Academic conference presentations
Throughout Japan, Singapore, Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Macau, Malaysia, Spain, Belgium, Russia
Academic Affiliations
English Editorial proof-reading member,
JADE – The Japan Association of Developmental Education
http://www.jade-web.org/
Mind, Brain, and Education Special Interest Group, Japan
https://www.mindbrained.org/
NPO The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)
Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
https://jalt.org/
AsiaTEFL
https://www.asiatefl.org/
Extensive Reading Foundation
https://erfoundation.org/wordpress/
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Lecturer
Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto (current – ongoing since 2009/4)
Kwansei Gakuin University, Hyogo (2019/4- 2020/3)
Heian Jokakuin University, Shiga (2001/4- 2003/3)
Full time lecturer
Tenri University, Nara (2019/9- 2024/8)
Biwako Seikei Sports College, Shiga (2003/4- 2019/3)
Guest Lecturer
Toyaku University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Tokyo (annually since 2020)
relevant publications
Attention and Memory: Classroom Considerations Regarding Cognitive Processes Involved in Transfer and Retrieval
Learning and the Brain: The Role of Sleep, Exercise and Nutrition
Holistic Health Elements in a Japanese Sport University Content-based Instruction English Course
Think tank-Exercise: Exercise and Intermittent Movement
JALT Bulletin of the JALT (Mind, Brain and Education SIG)
Vol. 4, Issue 7 . July, 2018
Think tank-Favorites: Deep Learning, Health and CLIL
JALT Bulletin of the JALT (Mind, Brain and Education SIG)
Vol. 5, Issue 1 January, 2019
English Learning Sports Students: Is there a catch?
